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... ...13 List of Tables ...15 Preface ...17 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...19 1.1 About Your ZyXEL G-270S 19 1.1.1 Application Overview 19 1.1.1.1 Infrastructure 19 1.1.1.2 Ad-Hoc 20 1.2 ZyXEL G-270S Hardware and Utility Installation 21 1.3 Configuration Methods 21 1.4 Windows XP Users Only 21 1.5 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility 21 1.6 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 22 1.7 Connecting to a Wireless LAN 23 1.7.1 Site Survey 23 Chapter 2 Wireless...
... ...13 List of Tables ...15 Preface ...17 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...19 1.1 About Your ZyXEL G-270S 19 1.1.1 Application Overview 19 1.1.1.1 Infrastructure 19 1.1.1.2 Ad-Hoc 20 1.2 ZyXEL G-270S Hardware and Utility Installation 21 1.3 Configuration Methods 21 1.4 Windows XP Users Only 21 1.5 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility 21 1.6 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 22 1.7 Connecting to a Wireless LAN 23 1.7.1 Site Survey 23 Chapter 2 Wireless...
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ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide 2.2.3 WPA(2) ...27 2.2.3.1 Encryption 27 2.2.3.2 User Authentication 28 2.2.4 WPA(2)-PSK Application Example 28 2.2.5 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example 28 2.3 Encryption Type 29 2.4 Preamble Type 29 2.5 Introduction to OTIST 30 2.5.1 Enabling OTIST 30 2.5.1.1 AP 30 2.5.1.2 Wireless Client 31 2.5.2 Starting OTIST 32 2.5.3 Notes on OTIST 32 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility... Screen 51 4.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility 51 4.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility 52 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 53 5.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility Program 53 5.2 Problem with the...
ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide 2.2.3 WPA(2) ...27 2.2.3.1 Encryption 27 2.2.3.2 User Authentication 28 2.2.4 WPA(2)-PSK Application Example 28 2.2.5 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example 28 2.3 Encryption Type 29 2.4 Preamble Type 29 2.5 Introduction to OTIST 30 2.5.1 Enabling OTIST 30 2.5.1.1 AP 30 2.5.1.2 Wireless Client 31 2.5.2 Starting OTIST 32 2.5.3 Notes on OTIST 32 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility... Screen 51 4.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility 51 4.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility 52 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 53 5.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility Program 53 5.2 Problem with the...
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ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide List of Figures Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure 20 Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc 20 Figure 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 21 Figure 4 Menu Summary 22 Figure 5 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 23 Figure 6 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 24 Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info 24 Figure 8 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication 28 Figure 9 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example 29 Figure 10 Link Info...
ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide List of Figures Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure 20 Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc 20 Figure 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 21 Figure 4 Menu Summary 22 Figure 5 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 23 Figure 6 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 24 Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info 24 Figure 8 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication 28 Figure 9 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example 29 Figure 10 Link Info...
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ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide List of Tables Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 22 Table 2 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Screen Summary 22 Table 3 Link Info ...35 Table 4 Link Info: Trend Chart 36 Table 5 Site Survey 37 Table 6 Security Settings: WEP 39 Table 7 ...: Add New Profile 45 Table 13 Profile: Wireless Setting: Select a Channel 46 Table 14 Adapter 49 Table 15 About ...51 Table 16 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility Program 53 Table 17 Troubleshooting Link Quality 53 Table 18 Troubleshooting Communication Problem 54 Table 19 Product Specifications 55 Table 20 Windows XP SP2: System...
ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide List of Tables Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 22 Table 2 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Screen Summary 22 Table 3 Link Info ...35 Table 4 Link Info: Trend Chart 36 Table 5 Site Survey 37 Table 6 Security Settings: WEP 39 Table 7 ...: Add New Profile 45 Table 13 Profile: Wireless Setting: Select a Channel 46 Table 14 Adapter 49 Table 15 About ...51 Table 16 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility Program 53 Table 17 Troubleshooting Link Quality 53 Table 18 Troubleshooting Communication Problem 54 Table 19 Product Specifications 55 Table 20 Windows XP SP2: System...
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Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 The following lists the main features of your ZyXEL G-270S. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the ZyXEL G-270S and prepares you can access the Internet or the wired network behind the AP. ...1.1.1 Application Overview This section describes some network applications for the ZyXEL G-270S. 1.1.1.1 Infrastructure To connect to a network via an Access Point (AP), set the ZyXEL G-270S network type to use the ZyXEL Utility. 1.1 About Your ZyXEL G-270S The ZyXEL G-270S is an IEEE 802.11g compliant wireless LAN USB adapter....
Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 The following lists the main features of your ZyXEL G-270S. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the ZyXEL G-270S and prepares you can access the Internet or the wired network behind the AP. ...1.1.1 Application Overview This section describes some network applications for the ZyXEL G-270S. 1.1.1.1 Infrastructure To connect to a network via an Access Point (AP), set the ZyXEL G-270S network type to use the ZyXEL Utility. 1.1 About Your ZyXEL G-270S The ZyXEL G-270S is an IEEE 802.11g compliant wireless LAN USB adapter....
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... (not supplied) Refer to the Odyssey Client Manager documentation for the ZyXEL Utility appears in the Quick Start Guide to manage the ZyXEL G-270S. When you use the ZyXEL Utility, it automatically disables the Windows XP wireless configuration tool. 1.5 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility After you use the ZyXEL Utility, it automatically disables the Windows XP wireless configuration tool. Note: When...
... (not supplied) Refer to the Odyssey Client Manager documentation for the ZyXEL Utility appears in the Quick Start Guide to manage the ZyXEL G-270S. When you use the ZyXEL Utility, it automatically disables the Windows XP wireless configuration tool. 1.5 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility After you use the ZyXEL Utility, it automatically disables the Windows XP wireless configuration tool. Note: When...
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...add, delete, edit or activate a profile with a set of the ZyXEL G-270S. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide The color of the ZyXEL Utility system tray icon indicates the status of wireless and security settings. The ZyXEL Utility screens are shown. Screens for details. icon (located in the system ...wireless station mode and connected to display the on-line help 1.6 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary This sections describes the ZyXEL Utility screens. Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon COLOR Red Green DESCRIPTION The ZyXEL G-270S is operating in wireless station mode but is operating in all ...
...add, delete, edit or activate a profile with a set of the ZyXEL G-270S. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide The color of the ZyXEL Utility system tray icon indicates the status of wireless and security settings. The ZyXEL Utility screens are shown. Screens for details. icon (located in the system ...wireless station mode and connected to display the on-line help 1.6 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary This sections describes the ZyXEL Utility screens. Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon COLOR Red Green DESCRIPTION The ZyXEL G-270S is operating in wireless station mode but is operating in all ...
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... wireless network, the Security Settings screen displays. Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide 1.7 Connecting to a Wireless LAN The following sections show you install the ZyXEL Utility and then insert the ZyXEL G-270S, follow the steps below to connect to a network using the ZyXEL Utility. Note: If the selected network is activated for detailed field descriptions. 1.7.1 Site...
... wireless network, the Security Settings screen displays. Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide 1.7 Connecting to a Wireless LAN The following sections show you install the ZyXEL Utility and then insert the ZyXEL G-270S, follow the steps below to connect to a network using the ZyXEL Utility. Note: If the selected network is activated for detailed field descriptions. 1.7.1 Site...
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Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide Figure 6 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 6 Verify that you have successfully connected to a network, the fields in the Link Info screen. If the ZyXEL G-270S is not connected to the selected network and check the network information in this screen are blank.
Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide Figure 6 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 6 Verify that you have successfully connected to a network, the fields in the Link Info screen. If the ZyXEL G-270S is not connected to the selected network and check the network information in this screen are blank.
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...is vital to your ZyXEL G-270S, the ZyXEL G-270S's wireless communications are two ways to protect wireless communications. You must use the same passphrase for data encryption and decryption. Your ZyXEL G-270S allows you can still take advantage of the ZyXEL Utility and entering them ...manually as the default key at any wireless security on a "password phrase" called a passphrase. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide 2.1.4 Super G The Super G...
...is vital to your ZyXEL G-270S, the ZyXEL G-270S's wireless communications are two ways to protect wireless communications. You must use the same passphrase for data encryption and decryption. Your ZyXEL G-270S allows you can still take advantage of the ZyXEL Utility and entering them ...manually as the default key at any wireless security on a "password phrase" called a passphrase. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide 2.1.4 Super G The Super G...
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ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide 2.5.1.2 Wireless Client Start the ZyXEL Utility and click the Adapter tab. Select the Auto Security check box, enter the same Setup Key as your AP's and click Save. Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Network 31
ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide 2.5.1.2 Wireless Client Start the ZyXEL Utility and click the Adapter tab. Select the Auto Security check box, enter the same Setup Key as your AP's and click Save. Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Network 31
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ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide 2.5.2 Starting OTIST Note: You must all be within three minutes (at the time or ...you start OTIST in the wireless clients and AP in the wireless client, you see this screen if it can start the ZyXEL utility. After reviewing the settings, click OK. 2 This screen appears while OTIST settings are being transferred. It closes when the ... LAN Network You can 't find an OTIST-enabled AP (with the same Setup key). Click OK to go back to the ZyXEL utility main screen. • If there is more than one OTIST-enabled AP within range, you see a screen asking you to ...
ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide 2.5.2 Starting OTIST Note: You must all be within three minutes (at the time or ...you start OTIST in the wireless clients and AP in the wireless client, you see this screen if it can start the ZyXEL utility. After reviewing the settings, click OK. 2 This screen appears while OTIST settings are being transferred. It closes when the ... LAN Network You can 't find an OTIST-enabled AP (with the same Setup key). Click OK to go back to the ZyXEL utility main screen. • If there is more than one OTIST-enabled AP within range, you see a screen asking you to ...
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... The following table describes the labels in wireless station mode. 3.1 The Link Info Screen When the ZyXEL Utility starts, the Link Info screen displays, showing the current configuration and connection status of the wireless device to which the ZyXEL G-270S is associated. Network Name (SSID) The SSID identifies the Service Set to which the...
... The following table describes the labels in wireless station mode. 3.1 The Link Info Screen When the ZyXEL Utility starts, the Link Info screen displays, showing the current configuration and connection status of the wireless device to which the ZyXEL G-270S is associated. Network Name (SSID) The SSID identifies the Service Set to which the...
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...the current data receiving rate in kilobits per second (Kbps). 36 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration Authentication This field displays the authentication method of the ZyXEL G-270S in megabits per second (Kbps). ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide Table 3 Link Info (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Transmission Rate This field...the quality of the signal of the signal. Signal Strength The status bar shows the strength of the ZyXEL G-270S. Channel This field displays the radio channel the ZyXEL G-270S is activated (WEP (WEP or 802.1x), TKIP (WPA/WPA-PSK), AES (WPA2/WPA2-PSK))...
...the current data receiving rate in kilobits per second (Kbps). 36 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration Authentication This field displays the authentication method of the ZyXEL G-270S in megabits per second (Kbps). ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide Table 3 Link Info (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Transmission Rate This field...the quality of the signal of the signal. Signal Strength The status bar shows the strength of the ZyXEL G-270S. Channel This field displays the radio channel the ZyXEL G-270S is activated (WEP (WEP or 802.1x), TKIP (WPA/WPA-PSK), AES (WPA2/WPA2-PSK))...
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...Ad-Hoc mode but the wireless or security is activated. This field displays the signal strength of each wireless device. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 37 SSID This field displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of each wireless device. Table 5 Site Survey LABEL DESCRIPTION... for and connect to a wireless network automatically. Channel Encryption This field displays the channel number used by each wireless device. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide 3.2 The Site Survey Screen Use the Site Survey screen to scan for available wireless devices within transmission range. ...
...Ad-Hoc mode but the wireless or security is activated. This field displays the signal strength of each wireless device. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 37 SSID This field displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of each wireless device. Table 5 Site Survey LABEL DESCRIPTION... for and connect to a wireless network automatically. Channel Encryption This field displays the channel number used by each wireless device. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide 3.2 The Site Survey Screen Use the Site Survey screen to scan for available wireless devices within transmission range. ...
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... for more information. Refer to Section 3.2.2 on the ZyXEL G-270S, the screen varies according to the encryption method used by the selected network. 3.2.2.1 WEP Encryption Figure 13 Security Settings: WEP 38 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration You must set the related fields in the table... the network information in the Link Info screen. 3.2.2 Security Settings When you configure the ZyXEL G-270S to connect to the same security settings as the associated wireless device. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide Table 5 Site Survey (continued) LABEL MAC address Surveyed at DESCRIPTION This...
... for more information. Refer to Section 3.2.2 on the ZyXEL G-270S, the screen varies according to the encryption method used by the selected network. 3.2.2.1 WEP Encryption Figure 13 Security Settings: WEP 38 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration You must set the related fields in the table... the network information in the Link Info screen. 3.2.2 Security Settings When you configure the ZyXEL G-270S to connect to the same security settings as the associated wireless device. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide Table 5 Site Survey (continued) LABEL MAC address Surveyed at DESCRIPTION This...
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... type. Click Next to confirm your selections and advance to other network. Pass Phrase When you enter the passphrase, the ZyXEL G-270S automatically generates four different WEP keys and displays it in the related fields. or Enter 5 ASCII characters (case sensitive) ranging...type or Enter 13 ASCII characters (case sensitive) ranging from "a-z", "A-Z" and "0-9" (for example, MyKey) for data encryption. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 39 Transmit Key Select a default WEP key to Section 3.2.3 on all wireless devices in the field provided. Click Exit to return ...
... type. Click Next to confirm your selections and advance to other network. Pass Phrase When you enter the passphrase, the ZyXEL G-270S automatically generates four different WEP keys and displays it in the related fields. or Enter 5 ASCII characters (case sensitive) ranging...type or Enter 13 ASCII characters (case sensitive) ranging from "a-z", "A-Z" and "0-9" (for example, MyKey) for data encryption. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 39 Transmit Key Select a default WEP key to Section 3.2.3 on all wireless devices in the field provided. Click Exit to return ...
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... Select an authentication method from a certificate authority (CA). Options are only available in Windows XP and Windows 2000. 40 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration Enter the password associated with the user name above. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide Figure 14 Security Settings: WPA/WPA2 The following table describes the labels in the Authentication Type field. This...
... Select an authentication method from a certificate authority (CA). Options are only available in Windows XP and Windows 2000. 40 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration Enter the password associated with the user name above. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide Figure 14 Security Settings: WPA/WPA2 The following table describes the labels in the Authentication Type field. This...
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Refer to the Site Survey screen without saving. 3.2.2.4 802.1x Figure 16 Security Settings: 802.1x Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 41 Table 8 Security Settings: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK LABEL Security Setting Encryption Type Pass Phrase Back Next Exit DESCRIPTION The encryption mechanisms used for ... Site Survey screen to select and connect to 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters (including spaces and symbols). Figure 15 Security Settings: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. Type a passphrase from 8 to other network.
Refer to the Site Survey screen without saving. 3.2.2.4 802.1x Figure 16 Security Settings: 802.1x Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 41 Table 8 Security Settings: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK LABEL Security Setting Encryption Type Pass Phrase Back Next Exit DESCRIPTION The encryption mechanisms used for ... Site Survey screen to select and connect to 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters (including spaces and symbols). Figure 15 Security Settings: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. Type a passphrase from 8 to other network.
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... field is MS CHAP v2. Click Back to go to the Site Survey screen to select and connect to confirm and save the security settings. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide The following table describes the labels in the Authentication Type field. Table 9 Security Settings: 802.1x LABEL Authentication Type Login Name Password Certificate... to the Site Survey screen without saving. 3.2.3 Confirm Save Screen Use the Confirm Save screen to other network. Figure 17 Confirm Save Screen 42 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration
... field is MS CHAP v2. Click Back to go to the Site Survey screen to select and connect to confirm and save the security settings. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide The following table describes the labels in the Authentication Type field. Table 9 Security Settings: 802.1x LABEL Authentication Type Login Name Password Certificate... to the Site Survey screen without saving. 3.2.3 Confirm Save Screen Use the Confirm Save screen to other network. Figure 17 Confirm Save Screen 42 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration